Aquarium water hardness

pepperdog · #1 Jan 10, 2008, 01:23 PM

My aquarium water tests out as very hard. I use well water that is in an area known for lime content. I add water to the tank that has been run through a Brita filter. Can I use aquarium salt to soften the water?

AKaeTrue · Jan 10, 2008, 04:51 PM

Aquarium salts also hardens water by raising the alkalinity levels.
If you have a freshwater aquarium, it would be best not to use the freshwater aquarium salt as it will not soften the water.
Happy Fishkeeping



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